It’s easy to run out of time, especially during the holidays. If you need a treat that you can make from start to finish in about a half an hour…this is the one.
And it’s absolutely addictive. I’m telling you, this Sweet & Salty Snack Mix is where it’s at.
My mother-in-law would whip this up before we came to visit and it didn’t last long after we arrived. Everyone loves it, my favorite part is the caramel-y covered cereal…I could add nothing else and just eat that. But all the rest makes for a great combo of sweet and salty.
It’s simple to make, remember to ask for a large paper bag when you are at your local grocery store. You will be noshing on sweet, salty goodness in no time. I know it will be hard, but please try to save some for your family and friends!
Sweet & Salty Snack Mix
This easy and delicious Sweet & Salty Snack Mix recipe is a family favorite to enjoy year round, but especially at Christmas!
Ingredients
- 12.8 oz. box RICE CHEX CEREAL
- 8 oz. PRETZELS
- 1 jar DRY ROASTED PEANUTS
- 1 medium size bag CHRISTMAS M&Ms
- 2 sticks BUTTER
- 1 1/3 cups BROWN SUGAR
- 1/3 cup LIGHT CORN SYRUP
- 1/2 teaspoon BAKING SODA
- *Optional - other seasonal candy (i.e. candy corn) depending on the season
Instructions
- Mix cereal and pretzels in a large bowl, set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil. Boil for 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, add baking soda.
- Pour syrup mixture over cereal and pretzels. Stir.
- Dump into large paper grocery bag. Put into microwave, heat for 1 minute.
- Shake bag, heat another minute. Add peanuts. Shake bag, heat another minute.
- Spread on waxed paper. Cool and add M&Ms.
Printed from Crumbs and Chaos (www.crumbsandchaos.dreamhosters.com)
Recipe source: My mother-in-law, when she makes this at harvest time she adds candy corn too.
I really love the idea of giving this in a glass jar. It’s so simple with a ribbon, but it’s great because it’s easy to transport (you’re not going to crush it by setting something else on top of it) and the jars are reusable and reasonably priced.
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What a delicious munch. And it looks really pretty in the glass jars.
I love Sweet and Salty combos, too. Thank you soooo much for linking up to Must Try Mondays. Love it!
We made a similar recipe last year — added cranberries (dried) and swapped dark chocolate chips for the M&Ms (due to allergies). We had to leave out the peanuts too… but it was oh, so, good.
I love this idea as a gift, and I never would have thought about the brown bag and the microwave. Smart mom-n-law!
Hugs
Ohhh this sounds right up my alley. I’m pinning this so I can make it for the holidays!!
Stephanie
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What a fun (and easy!) gift idea! Thanks for sharing!
My oh my! I make a similar combination of goodies by pouring melted white chocolate over it, but I sure do like the idea of this ‘ooey gooey’ mixture instead. Thanks
Gosh how much do I love sweet chex mix? A LOT. This recipe looks SO good! Thanks for sharing on Crazy Sweet Tuesday. 🙂
This looks SO GOOD!! Will definitely have to try this!
The Big Green Bowl
This looks delicious! I have a linky running on my blg. I would love to have you join in!
http://cookingwithkaryn.blogspot.com/2011/11/what-makes-you-say-mmmmm-4-and-bread.html
Thanks!